Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Berkshire, which is in need of a principal contracts lawyer to join their commercial team. In this role you will provide strategic leadership and manage high-performing legal professionals.
The role can pay a competitive rate of £65-£70ph umbrella. The rate offered will be based on experience and interview performance. This is a mainly remote contract and will operate on a three-month rolling basis.
Key Responsibilities Of The Principal Contracts Lawyer Role:
- Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts, procurement, IT, technology, construction, information management, grant agreements, JCT and NEC contracts.
- Navigate public sector frameworks and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
- Offer strategic legal counsel whilst sitting on and advising various boards within the Council.
- Lead a team of senior lawyers, lawyers, and paralegals; ensuring the effective allocation and management of legal work.
Ideal Candidate:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with 5+ years of PQE in contract and procurement law within the public sector.
- Proven leadership skills with experience of managing legal professionals at all levels.
- Strong understanding of public sector frameworks and the ability to advise on a variety of complex legal matters.
Benefits Included With The Principal Contracts Lawyer Role
- Remote working
- Flexible hours
- Weekly pay
If this principal contracts lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.